NCERT Class 5 Physical Education and Well Being Khel Yoga(Sanskrit): Chapter 1 — मूलभूताः दैहिकाभ्यासाः
This chapter, 'Mulbhuta Dehikabhyas' (Fundamental Physical Exercises) from NCERT's Class 5 Khel Yoga (Sanskrit), revisits fundamental physical exercises. It elaborates on gross motor skills like jumping, throwing, catching, kicking, and hitting, which utilize large muscle groups and are crucial for daily activities, sports, and overall health. Conversely, fine motor skills involve small muscles in the hands and fingers, aiding in writing, drawing, and manipulating small objects. Both gross and fine motor skills are essential for body movement and development. The chapter emphasizes five key body movements: throwing, catching, kicking, receiving, and hitting, aiming to practice these through engaging activities with objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights. This foundational knowledge supports students' physical development and well-being within the CBSE curriculum.
Quick info
| Board | CBSE / NCERT |
|---|---|
| Class | Class 5 |
| Subject | Physical Education and Well Being |
| Book | Khel Yoga(Sanskrit) |
| Chapter | Chapter 1 — मूलभूताः दैहिकाभ्यासाः |
| Language | Sanskrit |
| PDF type | NCERT Textbook |
| Session | CBSE 2026 |
| Reading time | 1 minute |
| Word count | 158 |
Learning outcomes
- Understand the difference between gross and fine motor skills.
- Identify the five major body movements: throwing, catching, kicking, receiving, and hitting.
- Recognize the importance of physical exercises for daily life and sports.
- Practice fundamental physical activities through engaging exercises.
Vocabulary
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| मूलभूताः दैहिकाभ्यासाः | Fundamental Physical Exercises |
| गत्यात्मक | Motor / Movement |
| बृहत्मांसतन्त्रस्य | Large Muscle System |
| स्थूल-गत्यात्मक-कौशलानि | Gross Motor Skills |
| सूक्ष्म-गत्यात्मक-कौशलेषु | Fine Motor Skills |
| लघुमांसतन्त्रस्य | Small Muscle System |
| शरीराङ्गानां | Of Body Parts |
| क्षेपणम् | Throwing |
| ग्रहणम् | Catching |
| पादप्रहारः | Kicking |
| स्वीकरणं | Receiving |
| ताडनं | Hitting |
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Practice questions
- स्थूल-गत्यात्मक-कौशलानि कानि सन्ति? Answer: कूर्दनं, क्षेपणं, ग्रहणं, पादप्रहारः, ताडनं च स्थूल-गत्यात्मक-कौशलानि सन्ति।
- सूक्ष्म-गत्यात्मक-कौशलेषु कस्य प्रयोगः भवति? Answer: सूक्ष्म-गत्यात्मक-कौशलेषु हस्तयोः अङ्गलीनां च लघुमांसतन्त्रस्य प्रयोगः भवति।
- शरीरस्य पञ्च प्रमुखानि शरीराङ्गचालनानि कानि? Answer: क्षेपणम्, ग्रहणम्, पादप्रहारः, स्वीकरणं, ताडनं च।
- क्षेपणं ग्रहणं च कस्य साहाय्येन भवति? Answer: क्षेपणं ग्रहणं च बाह्रोः, स्कन्धयोः, मध्यशरीरस्य च साहाय्येन भवति।
Frequently asked questions
What are gross motor skills?
Gross motor skills are movements that use large muscle groups, such as jumping, throwing, catching, kicking, and hitting.
What are fine motor skills?
Fine motor skills involve the small muscles of the hands and fingers, used for activities like writing, drawing, and holding small objects.
Why are motor skills important?
Motor skills are essential for body movement and development, playing a significant role in daily activities, sports, and overall physical health.
What are the five main body movements discussed?
The five main body movements are throwing, catching, kicking, receiving, and hitting.
What is the goal of this chapter?
The goal is to practice these five major body movements through fun activities using objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights.
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NCERT Class 5 Physical Education and Well Being — Khel Yoga(Sanskrit) — Chapter 1 — मूलभूताः दैहिकाभ्यासाः. Verified by NCERT Help Editorial Team. Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026. Last updated 10 Aug 2026.